Veľký Rozsutec, Mountain summit in Malá Fatra National Park, Slovakia.
Description
Veľký Rozsutec is a limestone peak in the Western Carpathians with dramatic cliff faces and distinctive rock formations. The summit rises above 1,600 meters and displays varied terrain from forested slopes to exposed rocky ridges.
History
The peak gained protected status as a nature reserve in 1967, recognizing its geological and biological importance. This designation has shaped how the area is managed and visited ever since.
Culture
Local communities view this peak as part of their regional identity, with stories and traditions connected to the surrounding valleys. Walking the slopes, you notice how the mountain shapes daily life in nearby villages.
Practical
Hikers can start from Štefanová village and follow the green-marked trail through Medziholie pass toward the summit. The route includes steeper rocky sections, so sturdy hiking boots and physical fitness are helpful.
Did you know?
The summit area supports plant species found nowhere else within this mountain range. These specialized plants thrive in rocky crevices and reveal the ecological character of this particular location.
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Jánošíkové diery
2.8 km
Malá Fatra National Park
2.3 km
Šútovský vodopád
5.1 km
Malý Rozsutec
1.7 km
Stoh
2.2 km
Poludňový grúň
3.5 km
Dolné diery
2.6 km
Osnica
2.3 km
Tiesňavy
4.6 km
Rozsutec
173 m
Pupov
5 km
Juraj Jánošík (Terchová)
5.1 km
Boboty
3.1 km
Cmentarz Ofiar Gór w Małej Fatrze
4.7 km
Pod Rozsutec
2.6 km
Žobrák
4.4 km
Bôrická mláka
5.2 km
Chleb (národná prírodná rezervácia)
5.2 km
Veľká Lučivná
4 km
Południowe Skały
1 km
Magura
4.2 km
Veľky kopec
4.1 km
Ostré
2.8 km
Konopová
3.5 km
Na Ostrom
3.6 km
Pamätník bojov
5 kmMojžišove pramene
5.1 kmPrameň medzi Rozsutcami
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